There will almost certainly be a Final Fantasy 7 remake

Head of Activision has stated that cost for games development will rise to the 60 million mark next gen.

With all the extra 3D animators and programmers needed, the costs are going to rise.

now not many companies can take a risk on a new IP, free radical and factor 5 are good examples, so many of the games you will see coming out now ( this year ) are just sequals, such as assassins creed 2, modern warfare 2, halo odst, which financially are safe bets for a return.

So next gen when costs are high and risks will be kept to a minimum, you will almost certainly see a remake of Final Fantasy 7, Square Enix know the fans want it, and know it would sell ridiculous amounts.

your thoughts

hell nohy4k

it could happen but i dont think it will, not for another 5 years at least to be honest, they will wait till its like 15 years old before they remake it i think.But the strong sales of a re-release on the PS1 classic scheme may prompt them to reconsider it in a much closer time frame.As it shows theres still intrest in the title and could be a major "get money quick" scheme for piggybacking other developements in a sense.

[QUOTE="hy4k"]hell noscottiescott238

Hell Maybe

Head of Activision has stated that cost for games development will rise to the 60 million mark next gen.

With all the extra 3D animators and programmers needed, the costs are going to rise.

now not many companies can take a risk on a new IP, free radical and factor 5 are good examples, so many of the games you will see coming out now ( this year ) are just sequals, such as assassins creed 2, modern warfare 2, halo odst, which financially are safe bets for a return.

So next gen when costs are high and risks will be kept to a minimum, you will almost certainly see a remake of Final Fantasy 7, Square Enix know the fans want it, and know it would sell ridiculous amounts.

your thoughts

scottiescott238

anything is possible.... however its not a nice future if we can only expect sequels or remakes... am always more looking forward to new IP's...

[QUOTE="scottiescott238"][QUOTE="hy4k"]hell nomand_450

Hell Maybe

Hell maybe not

:)

Next gen? :|

If FF7 isn't remade this gen, then it won't happen next gen.

I belive SE has done the research and decided a remake of FF7 wouldn't be worth the cost.

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[QUOTE="scottiescott238"] Hell yesMalta_1980

Hell Maybe

Hell maybe not

:)

Hell Jackpot! You win! :lol:

[QUOTE="Malta_1980"]

[QUOTE="mand_450"]

Hell Maybe

mand_450

Hell maybe not

:)

Hell Jackpot! You win! :lol:

:) I won????great... i hope its the usualchocolate chip cookie :P

Next gen? :|

If FF7 isn't remade this gen, then it won't happen next gen.

I belive SE has done the research and decided a remake of FF7 wouldn't be worth the cost.

LosDaddie

Head of Activision has stated that cost for games development will rise to the 60 million mark next gen.

With all the extra 3D animators and programmers needed, the costs are going to rise.

now not many companies can take a risk on a new IP, free radical and factor 5 are good examples, so many of the games you will see coming out now ( this year ) are just sequals, such as assassins creed 2, modern warfare 2, halo odst, which financially are safe bets for a return.

So next gen when costs are high and risks will be kept to a minimum, you will almost certainly see a remake of Final Fantasy 7, Square Enix know the fans want it, and know it would sell ridiculous amounts.

your thoughts

It would make more sense to have a remake on PSP since that's what the prequel is on.

Anywhoo, FFVII is one of the few games I want remade becasue I feel that it was seriously held back by technology

It would make more sense to have a remake on PSP since that's what the prequel is on.

Anywhoo, FFVII is one of the few games I want remade becasue I feel that it was seriously held back by technology

swazidoughman

i should think this will go to 360 also

Square has like 10+ games in development right now. I don't think they are going to start a VII remake anytime soon. Maybe in 2015.

[QUOTE="mand_450"]

[QUOTE="Malta_1980"]

Hell maybe not

:)

Malta_1980

Hell Jackpot! You win! :lol:

:) I won????great... i hope its the usualchocolate chip cookie :P

Oh, then you are in for a disapointement. The prize is unfortunately 1000000$.

Next gen? :|

If FF7 isn't remade this gen, then it won't happen next gen.

I belive SE has done the research and decided a remake of FF7 wouldn't be worth the cost.

[QUOTE="swazidoughman"]

It would make more sense to have a remake on PSP since that's what the prequel is on.

Anywhoo, FFVII is one of the few games I want remade becasue I feel that it was seriously held back by technology

Animal-Mother

It would be a great way to push PSP sales.

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"]

Next gen? :|

If FF7 isn't remade this gen, then it won't happen next gen.

I belive SE has done the research and decided a remake of FF7 wouldn't be worth the cost.

Animal-Mother

IMO, gamers on forums exaggerate the demand for a FF7 remake.

I'm sure a remake would sell a few million units, but that may not be enough. If anyting, SE waiting to see how well FF13 does before starting on a FF7 remake. A full blow remake would be very expensive to make.

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"]

Next gen? :|

If FF7 isn't remade this gen, then it won't happen next gen.

I belive SE has done the research and decided a remake of FF7 wouldn't be worth the cost.

DeathScape666

I'm sure Sony would love it for the PSP2. But SE probably wouldn't do it until the PSP2 has a good userbase.

Next gen? :|

If FF7 isn't remade this gen, then it won't happen next gen.

I belive SE has done the research and decided a remake of FF7 wouldn't be worth the cost.

LosDaddie

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"][QUOTE="LosDaddie"]

Next gen? :|

If FF7 isn't remade this gen, then it won't happen next gen.

I belive SE has done the research and decided a remake of FF7 wouldn't be worth the cost.

LosDaddie

IMO, gamers on forums exaggerate the demand for a FF7 remake.

I'm sure a remake would sell a few million units, but that may not be enough. If anyting, SE waiting to see how well FF13 does before starting on a FF7 remake. A full blow remake would be very expensive to make.

Why release it on PSN, then release a remake? Redundant, much?MortalDecay

It doesn't need to be remade. I'm replaying it right now and it is still just as good as ever. If you want to experience the game again then just replay it. It has held up well.

Why spend money remaking a game when SE can just port it? Like it just did?

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"]

Next gen? :|

If FF7 isn't remade this gen, then it won't happen next gen.

I belive SE has done the research and decided a remake of FF7 wouldn't be worth the cost.

jonnyt61

What said anything about new IPs? :|

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"]

[QUOTE="Animal-Mother"] Ya but there's a difference between remaking the game and re-releasing it to people who dont have it. I mean you have to take into account the people who bought it on PSN because they hadnt had the game And the people who already owned the game. I mena if you make a remake your gonna get both groups to go ballistic and buy it.Animal-Mother

IMO, gamers on forums exaggerate the demand for a FF7 remake.

I'm sure a remake would sell a few million units, but that may not be enough. If anyting, SE waiting to see how well FF13 does before starting on a FF7 remake. A full blow remake would be very expensive to make.

We shall see.

If SE is going to do a remake, then it's going to be announced after ff13 is out....maybe E3 2010

[QUOTE="jonnyt61"][QUOTE="LosDaddie"]

Next gen? :|

If FF7 isn't remade this gen, then it won't happen next gen.

I belive SE has done the research and decided a remake of FF7 wouldn't be worth the cost.

LosDaddie

What said anything about new IPs? :|

Anyone else think its funny that console games cost so much to make, but PC games that are just as good looking/better looking are so much cheaper?shadow_hosi

Square has like 10+ games in development right now. I don't think they are going to start a VII remake anytime soon. Maybe in 2015.

-PuLse

Most of those games are being outsourced to other developer with project being overseen by a SE employee. I think only 4 or 5 games are being developed in-house which is Final Fantasy XIII, Versus, Agito, Final Fantasy XIV, Kingdom Hearts: Birth of Sleep, and The Crystal Bearers.

About the Final Fantasy VII remake; I think it'll be created but like everyone else has said, not anytime soon. Not to mention Nomura and other SE staff members are already planning the next story in the Compilation. That was said in March of this year:

As Blu-ray movie Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete readies for release, Square Enix's Tetsuya Nomura talks about the film and the franchise.

As has been previous announced, Square Enix has gone through and amped up Advent Children for this HD release.

Fan favorite FFVII has been revisited multiple times with the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII series, which encompasses games and movies like Advent Children. To date, there have been four Compilation of FFVII games and two films. The series is headed up by Nomura and fellow Square Enix producer Yoshinori Kitase.

When asked about the next entry in the series, Square Enix's Tetsuya Nomura replied, "We do have an idea for the next Compilation, and for the time being, that's all we can say. It won't start up anytime soon."

With Nomura busy with Final Fantasy Versus XIII, Kitase producing Final Fantasy XIII and all hands on deck for both games, Nomura's probably right.

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Head of Activision has stated that cost for games development will rise to the 60 million mark next gen.

With all the extra 3D animators and programmers needed, the costs are going to rise.

now not many companies can take a risk on a new IP, free radical and factor 5 are good examples, so many of the games you will see coming out now ( this year ) are just sequals, such as assassins creed 2, modern warfare 2, halo odst, which financially are safe bets for a return.

So next gen when costs are high and risks will be kept to a minimum, you will almost certainly see a remake of Final Fantasy 7, Square Enix know the fans want it, and know it would sell ridiculous amounts.

your thoughts

scottiescott238

It sucks, this means the gaming industry would become a kind of second Hollywood where they would rather make crappy remakes of great foreign and old movies to milk the audiences instead of actually being creative.

First DLC and now this. The more I think of it the more I see that western influence is going to be the thing destroying gaming in the future. If all this happens.

Final Fantasy 7 is my all time favorite game. I don't think I would buy the remake. I would be to scared they screwed up my favorite game to much. I would rather them focus on new games, not remakes.

[QUOTE="-PuLse"]

Square has like 10+ games in development right now. I don't think they are going to start a VII remake anytime soon. Maybe in 2015.

NeoGen85

When asked about the next entry in the series, Square Enix's Tetsuya Nomura replied, "We do have an idea for the next Compilation, and for the time being, that's all we can say. It won't start up anytime soon."

I just can't see why'd you'd believe that it wouldn't be worth the cost, when they're willing to take essentially risks on new platforms and new IPs.jonnyt61

Because SE hasn't announceda FF7 remake yet. And that's without mentioning that there wasn't a FF7 remake last gen even though 4 new FF games were made.

Since you seem to believe a FF7 remake is a no-brainer and guaranteed cash cow; How about you explain why a FF7 remake hasn't been announced?

I look forward to your response. :)

So he guessed dev costs will go up to 70mill and you guessed on his guess that theres going to be a FF remake.

...Your sorta reaching a bit don't you think? Wishful thinking if anything.

So he guessed dev costs will go up to 70mill and you guessed on his guess that theres going to be a FF remake.

...Your sorta reaching a bit don't you think? Wishful thinking if anything.

CreepyBacon

So he guessed dev costs will go up to 70mill and you guessed on his guess that theres going to be a FF remake.

...Your sorta reaching a bit don't you think? Wishful thinking if anything.

CreepyBacon

i'd have to strongly disagree.

new IP's are an essential part of the game industry. if you want proof look at other entertainment venues such as Movies, Graphic Novels, Cartoons, Anime's, and Novels.

sure a lot of them have similar themes, and Hollywood lately relies on making novels, graphic novels, and even past 80's cartoons into movies. However we still get new IP's here and there. Terminator was a new IP, the Matrix was a new IP, the movie Avatar and District 9 (coming this year), are new IP's.

Video Games will be no different.

[QUOTE="NeoGen85"]

[QUOTE="-PuLse"]

Square has like 10+ games in development right now. I don't think they are going to start a VII remake anytime soon. Maybe in 2015.

double_heist

When asked about the next entry in the series, Square Enix's Tetsuya Nomura replied, "We do have an idea for the next Compilation, and for the time being, that's all we can say. It won't start up anytime soon."

I read that too. You could be right, but at the sametime it could be a new IP which everyone has been craving from Square Enix. Another PS3 exclusive, eh?

[QUOTE="double_heist"]

[QUOTE="NeoGen85"]

When asked about the next entry in the series, Square Enix's Tetsuya Nomura replied, "We do have an idea for the next Compilation, and for the time being, that's all we can say. It won't start up anytime soon."

NeoGen85

I read that too. You could be right, but at the sametime it could be a new IP which everyone has been craving from Square Enix. Another PS3 exclusive, eh?

i'd have to strongly disagree.

new IP's are an essential part of the game industry. if you want proof look at other entertainment venues such as Movies, Graphic Novels, Cartoons, Anime's, and Novels.

sure a lot of them have similar themes, and Hollywood lately relies on making novels, graphic novels, and even past 80's cartoons into movies. However we still get new IP's here and there. Terminator was a new IP, the Matrix was a new IP, the movie Avatar and District 9 (coming this year), are new IP's.

Video Games will be no different.

SaudiFury